James Boasberg
James Boasberg is a federal judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011, he has presided over significant cases involving environmental regulations, immigration policies, and civil rights issues. Recently, he made headlines for issuing a ruling that prevented the Trump administration from rapidly deporting five Venezuelan citizens, invoking a rarely used 1798 law. His decision reflects a commitment to upholding legal protections and ensuring due process for individuals facing deportation.
Born on Jul 15, 1962 (63 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8 | 5.25 | 0.38% | +50% | 331,002,651 | 1,872,717 | $21,000,000 | 118,812$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 5.67 | 0.15% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 109,440 | $2,700,000 | 4,353$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 35,028 | $1,700,000 | 1,567$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,834 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 60,776 | $2,700,000 | 2,514$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 16,870 | $82,000 | 77$ |
| Totals | 15 | 523,044,146 | 2,097,665 | $28,197,000 | 127,337$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is again facing scrutiny for his assigned cases after California Rep. Eric Swalwell's high-profile lawsuit landed in his court.
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United States:
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered two Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by President Donald Trump to be refunded in full for restitution payments made.
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United States:
Judge James Boasberg’s gag orders that hid subpoenas related to the FBI's Arctic Frost investigation.
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Guatemala:
James Boasberg is the U.S. District Judge who issued the court order regarding the deportation flights.
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United Kingdom:
James Boasberg, a US district judge, resumed his inquiry into whether the Trump administration violated his March orders.
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United States:
Judge James Boasberg ordered the administration to turn around the planes carrying migrants being deported under the AEA.
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United States:
Judge James Boasberg is resuming a criminal contempt inquiry into Trump officials involved in deportation flights.
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United States:
Federal judge James Boasberg agreed with the company’s argument in his Tuesday opinion.
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France:
Judge James Boasberg ruled in favor of Meta in the antitrust case against the FTC.
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United Kingdom:
US district judge James Boasberg issued his ruling on Tuesday after the historic antitrust trial wrapped up in late May.
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